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Located downtown near the convention center and airport, San Diego's cruise port is convenient to several nearby attractions such as Seaport Village, the Maritime Museum of San Diego and the Downtown Gaslamp Quarter. Carnival operates year-round from San Diego, and other major cruise lines including Celebrity, Holland America and Royal Caribbean offer seasonal itineraries. Hotel choices near the port are extensive, with several of the closest properties in the area bordered by Ash, Market and State streets.

Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay

On Harbor Drive, a few blocks north of the port, Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay (hisandiegoonthebay.com) offers 600 guest rooms and free shuttle service to the airport and cruise terminal. Three on-site restaurants serve guests, including Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Elephant & Castle Pub and Hazelwood's Bayside Deli. The property features a heated outdoor pool, fitness center and free wireless Internet access. Pets can stay for a fee. Guests can use valet or self-parking.

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn

Best Western Plus Bayside Inn (baysideinn.com) on Ash Street near Little Italy provides free wireless Internet access, complimentary breakfast and a courtesy shuttle to the airport and cruise port. Guests can enjoy the heated outdoor pool and have free access to a nearby fitness center. The on-site Bayside Bar and Grill serves a complimentary breakfast buffet daily, as well as offering menu service for dinner Monday through Friday.

W San Diego

A member of the Starwood hotel group, W San Diego (thewsandiegohotel.com) on B Street is the only hotel in San Diego with a rooftop beach open to guests and locals alike. On-site amenities include a spa, fitness center and heated outdoor pool. Pets are pampered at W, where they can receive personalized birthday cakes and puppy pedicures. The Restaurant at W serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an indoor/outdoor environment and The W Living Room lounge offers signature drinks, wireless Internet access and chess sets to occupy guests.

The Westin San Diego

The Westin San Diego (westinsandiego.com), a pet-friendly member of the Starwood hotel group on Broadway near the Gaslamp Quarter, offers a smoke-free environment. The property has 436 rooms, an outdoor heated pool, an on-site fitness center and a helipad. Three restaurants, The Bar, Aroma Cafe and 400 West, serve guests daily.

Embassy Suites San Diego Bay-Downtown

A Hilton hotel group property, Embassy Suites San Diego Bay (embassysuites.hilton.com) offers all-suite accommodations near the convention center and Seaport Village. The property welcomes large pets and offers complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly manager's reception. Guests have access to a fitness center and indoor pool. The on-site restaurant PFC Bar & Grill serves lunch and dinner daily, and guests can grab a coffee at Starbucks in the hotel lobby.

About the Author

Carrie Currie began writing professionally in 1997. She has written for the "Statesville Record and Landmark" and various online publications. After spending seven years in Los Angeles working with film and television writers, Currie spent two years writing in a health care setting. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in communications.

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